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The British Mountaineering Council and the Climbers Club hosted a week long bonanza of Sea Cliff climbing. There were guests from 21 different countries, only one wet morning and lots of superb climbing. Every year there is either a winter or rock climbing meet. The next International Meet will be at Glenmore Lodge this coming winter.

During the week I climbed at Bosigran, Kennidjack, St Loy, Chair Ladder, Pordanack Point and Gurnards Head.

A big thanks to Iain Peters and family and Becky  from the BMC for organizing a super meet.

On day two of a Torridon mini break Gareth and I went to Triple Buttress, we had the mountain to ourselves being mid week. Despite my best efforts I failed to talk Gareth into doing my preferred route so we did the super East Buttress 4, V *** Great climbing, weather and views made for [...]

Last week saw fantastic conditions and weather in Torridon. On my first trip to Liathach I did the classic Poachers Falls, 5, V **** (Right side of lower centre photo) with Gareth Davies of Dringo Adventure. Just one other team were in Coire Dubh Mor, they climbed Umbrella Falls 5, V on the left side [...]

This week the Central Highlands have had the best climbing conditions for 2/3 years, I was lucky to get into Meagiadh twice.
On Wed. I climbed Pumpkin, 300m V, 4 ****  (Left of centre line in photo) with Sandy Patterson, and on Friday Smiths Gully, 180m VI, 5 **** with Gaz Davies. Both were top routes [...]

Amazingly I have some photos of me climbing for once! A super bouldering session 5 minutes from Hidden Valley Campground at an area called the Manx Boulders. Thanks to Iain Hammond for the photos.

Joshua Tree National Park is in Southern California. I was lucky enough to have had 5 weeks climbing in the desert wonderland that is “J. Tree” With no rain in 5 weeks (just half an inch so far this year!) sunny days and cool nights the weather is superb for climbing in late October and [...]

On our one rest day Dave and I headed over to see the Hoover Dam, which is very impressive. What was a surprise was the new Hoover Dam Bridge over the Canon just down stream from the Dam, at 1600 feet its big!
The little snake was in a defensive position., ready to strike!

For the first 2 weeks in October I was at Red Rocks, which is about 20 miles for Las Vegas Boulevard aka “The Strip”.  I climbed with my friend Dave Hormigo.
The weather was sunny and hot, but just fine in the shade where most of the climbing is. One of the many areas we climbed [...]

A super couple of days was had bouldering on super rough granite. Venues visited incuded Bonehill Rocks, Hound Tor and Bell Tor.

For the first week of Sept. I have been in Cornwall, based at the Count House. Cliffs visited included Bosigran (and Ridge area), Chair Ladder and St Loy. Lots of E1’s climbed and up to E4 on a good day!
One damp day but 2 BBQ’s.